The Isle of Unrest - Merriman, Henry Seton
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Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - The afternoon sun was lowering towards a heavy bank of clouds hanging still and sullen over the Medite-rranean. A mistral was blowing. The last yellow rays shone fiercely upon the towering coast of Corsica, and the windows of the village of Olmeta glittered like gold. There are two Olmetas in Corsica, both in the north, both on the west coast, both perched high like an eagle's nest, both looking down upon those lashed waters of the…mehr

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Purchase one of 1st World Library's Classic Books and help support our free internet library of downloadable eBooks. Visit us online at www.1stWorldLibrary.ORG - - The afternoon sun was lowering towards a heavy bank of clouds hanging still and sullen over the Medite-rranean. A mistral was blowing. The last yellow rays shone fiercely upon the towering coast of Corsica, and the windows of the village of Olmeta glittered like gold. There are two Olmetas in Corsica, both in the north, both on the west coast, both perched high like an eagle's nest, both looking down upon those lashed waters of the Mediterranean, which are not the waters that poets sing of, for they are as often white as they are blue; they are seldom glassy except in the height of summer and sailors tell that they are as treacherous as any waters of the earth. Neither aneroid nor weather-wisdom may, as a matter of fact, tell when a mistral will arise, how it will blow, how veer, how drop and rise, and drop again. For it will blow one day beneath a cloudless sky, lashing the whole sea white like milk, and blow harder to-morrow under racing clouds.
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Henry Seton Merriman (1862-1903) was a British author known for his adventure novels that often explored themes of colonialism, ambition, and social change. Born in England, Merriman spent time in various parts of the world, including India, which profoundly influenced his writing and provided rich settings for his stories. Merriman gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with works such as ""The Sowers"" and ""The Phantom Future."" His novels are characterized by vivid descriptions, complex characters, and a keen observation of societal dynamics. He often depicted the tensions between traditional cultures and the encroachment of Western modernity, highlighting the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by individuals in rapidly changing environments. Despite his relatively short life, Merriman's writing left a lasting impact, and he is remembered for his ability to blend adventure with deeper philosophical inquiries. His work continues to be appreciated for its exploration of human nature and the intricacies of life in colonial contexts.